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Self tolerance

self tolerance

The normal lack of the ability to produce an immunological response to autologous (self) antigens. A breakdown of self tolerance leads to autoimmune diseases. The ability to recognise the difference between self and non-self is the prime function of the immune system.


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plant physiology- heat stress

See this: http://startinternational.org/library/archive/files/heat-tolerance=eeb-2007_fc9bd2df67.pdf

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by Cat
Sat Dec 01, 2012 12:23 am
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: plant physiology- heat stress
Replies: 6
Views: 885

Sperm Immunity of Womens

... and Metchinikoff (1900),[11][12] mice [13] and guinea pigs.[14] The likely reason for this is that sperm first mature at puberty, after immune tolerance is established, therefore the body recognizes them as foreign and mounts an immune reaction against them. Therefore, mechanisms for their ...

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by ankitaalive
Wed Nov 28, 2012 6:28 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Sperm Immunity of Womens
Replies: 1
Views: 900

Why do we feel sleepy after eating meal?

... a feeling of well-being and relaxation. "When levels of serotonin are high, you're in a better mood, sleep better, and have a higher pain tolerance," says Elizabeth Somer, MA, RD, author of numerous nutrition books, including her latest, Eat Your Way to Happiness . Tryptophan is needed ...

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by animus
Tue Jun 19, 2012 3:39 am
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Why do we feel sleepy after eating meal?
Replies: 5
Views: 6523

Re:

Thank you for the discussion. Wow. You have far more tolerance of deniers than I do. They can resemble bricks sometimes, so I hope your efforts haven't been wasted. Good job, though.

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by wbla3335
Tue Mar 27, 2012 2:21 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Theories - Origin of Life
Replies: 548
Views: 534368

Growth of bacteria and fungi in a cosmetic product

... AET is useful but not insurances. Cosmetic micro quality is as much a function of process hygiene as preservation as bacteria can adapt/ develop tolerance and resistance to any preservative given the right opprtunity.

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by JorgeLobo
Wed Jan 25, 2012 3:03 am
 
Forum: Microbiology
Topic: Growth of bacteria and fungi in a cosmetic product
Replies: 9
Views: 1851
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